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Exploring the Skanda Purana and the Esoteric Framework of Mahavidya

"The Skanda Purana, the largest of the eighteen Mahapuranas, contains extensive descriptions of sacred geography, rituals, and philosophical dialogues, intersecting deeply with esoteric Shakta traditions regarding the ten Mahavidyas. While the text primarily centers on Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) and regional pilgrimage sites (mahatmyas), its various recensions and associated regional texts—such as the Kashi Khanda and the Utkala Khanda—provide crucial contextual layers for understanding the manifestation, worship, and philosophical underpinnings of the Mahavidyas, forms of the supreme Goddess Mahadevi. Understanding the Scope of the Skanda Purana..."

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